Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

  1. Metamorphism and Tectonics
    1. Pressure-Temperature-time Paths
      1. P-T Path Concepts
        1. Path Determination
          1. Tectonic Interpretation
          2. Types of P-T Paths
            1. Clockwise Paths
              1. Characteristics
                1. Tectonic Settings
                2. Counterclockwise Paths
                  1. Characteristics
                    1. Tectonic Settings
                    2. Hairpin Paths
                      1. Formation Mechanisms
                    3. P-T-t Path Construction
                      1. Thermobarometry
                        1. Geochronology
                          1. Integration Methods
                        2. Metamorphism at Plate Boundaries
                          1. Convergent Boundaries
                            1. Subduction Zone Metamorphism
                              1. High P/T Metamorphism
                                1. Blueschist Formation
                                  1. Eclogite Formation
                                  2. Collisional Metamorphism
                                    1. Barrovian Metamorphism
                                      1. High-grade Terranes
                                        1. Crustal Thickening
                                      2. Divergent Boundaries
                                        1. Ocean Ridge Metamorphism
                                          1. Continental Rift Metamorphism
                                            1. Hydrothermal Systems
                                            2. Transform Boundaries
                                              1. Strike-slip Metamorphism
                                                1. Transpressional Settings
                                                  1. Transtensional Settings
                                                2. Orogenic Metamorphism
                                                  1. Metamorphic Core Complexes
                                                    1. Formation Mechanisms
                                                      1. Structural Characteristics
                                                        1. Metamorphic Evolution
                                                        2. Paired Metamorphic Belts
                                                          1. High P/T Belts
                                                            1. Low P/T Belts
                                                              1. Tectonic Models
                                                              2. Metamorphic Field Gradients
                                                                1. Inverted Metamorphism
                                                                  1. Normal Metamorphism
                                                                    1. Causes and Mechanisms
                                                                  2. Exhumation Processes
                                                                    1. Mechanisms of Exhumation
                                                                      1. Erosional Unroofing
                                                                        1. Tectonic Denudation
                                                                          1. Extensional Exhumation
                                                                          2. Exhumation Rates
                                                                            1. Measurement Methods
                                                                              1. Controlling Factors
                                                                                1. Global Variations
                                                                                2. Preservation of High-pressure Rocks
                                                                                  1. Rapid Exhumation
                                                                                    1. Cold Subduction
                                                                                      1. Tectonic Protection

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